A Light Shines in Harlem: New York's First Charter School and the Movement It Led

An inspirational story of education reform in Harlem.A Light Shines in Harlem tells the story of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem, the first charter school in New York. It's a tale of how a civil rights hero, a Wall Street leader, educators, activists, parents, and students united to create a groundbreaking school that, in its best years, outperformed neighborhood schools.

This book explores the charter school movement, discussing recent research and key issues. Discover how lesson...